Installation Notes - USP Connectors

Truss & Rafter Tiedowns
Moisture Barrier Plates . . . . . . . .Page 152
• NOP
Protects bottom chord of trusses from moisture damage.
NOP
Embedded Truss Anchors . . . . . .Page 152
• LPTA
Low profile truss anchors provide uplift and lateral
load resistance.
LPTA
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Uplift Girder Ties . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 153
• RFUS
Retrofit truss anchor installed mechanically fastens into the face of
masonry or concrete.
• RUSC
Retrofit Strap Connector provides a wood-to-wood uplift
connection with WS Wood Screws.
Girder Tiedowns . . . . . . . .Pages 154-156
• LUGT Series
Light capacity girder truss anchor nails to the truss/rafter and the stud.
Can also be used for masonry applications.
• MUGT15
Medium capacity girder truss anchor wraps over the top chord and
bolts to the concrete or tension tie.
• HUGT Series
Heavy capacity girder truss anchor installs over the top chord and
bolts to the concrete or tension tie.
RFUS RUSC
LUGT MUGT15 HUGT
Truss & Rafter
MASONRY UPLIFT CONNECTORS . . .PAGE 157
• SHA Series
Heavy capacity uplift connector bolts both to the truss and masonry.
SHA
Hurricane Gusset
Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 158
• HGA Series
Connects gable trusses to top plates.
HGA
Hurricane Retro-Fit
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 159
• RT16M
Retrofit connector for trusses installed on top plates.
RT16M
Rafter Ties . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 160-162
• HC520, HCPRS, HHCP2, LFTA6, & RT Series
Top plate to truss anchors.
RT15 RT7 HCPRS HHCP2 LFTA6
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